Ontario Fertility Program (OFP) Funded IVF Cycles Now at Pollin. No Waitlist! - Learn More
Thinking about having kids someday, just not today?
Pollin helps you understand your present fertility and future preservation options with expert, physician-led, egg freezing care.
Before you decide to move forward, Pollin helps you understand your ovarian reserve, expected egg target for your personalized future goals, cost, and next steps through physician-led consultations.
Book directly and start with a fertility specialist consultation.
Initial fertility consultation is covered for eligible Ontario residents.
Get a clear picture of your ovarian reserve before deciding whether freezing is right for you.
Optional egg quality assessment for additional insights after retrieval.
Your first step is a consultation with a Pollin fertility specialist either in person or virtually. We handle your referral.
AMH, ovarian reserve, the egg freezing process, your future family building timeline, and next steps.
Comprehensive fertility testing, results explained, personalized recommendation, estimated egg target based on your goals, and cost expectations.
Your physician reviews your medical history, goals and walks you through the process. Fertility testing including AMH, AFC and hormone panels are ordered so you can understand your starting point before deciding to move forward.
If you decide to move forward with your cycle; injectable medications stimulate the ovaries. Cycle monitoring appointments (blood tests and ultrasounds) will occur every 2-3 days at your nearest Pollin location.
Egg Retrieval is performed under sedation at Pollin’s Toronto or Ottawa clinics (Summer/Fall 2026). You will be advised how many eggs were retrieved immediately following your procedure and most patients are home within 3 hours.
Mature eggs are vitrified and stored onsite at Pollin. VIOLET™ egg quality assessment is available as an optional add-on.
A clear starting point for affording your egg freezing cycle.
✓Consultations
✓Fertility assessment
✓Dedicated care team
✓Cycle monitoring
✓Egg retrieval
✓First year of embryo storage
✗ Medications
✗ VIOLET™ report
✗ Annual storage after year one
Typically ranges from $3,000-$5,000+ depending on protocol.
Optional AI egg quality analysis report: $495.
$900/year annual storage fee.
Elective egg freezing is not covered by OHIP, but the initial consultation is covered for eligible Ontario residents.
For many patients, the optimal window is between 25 and 35. Before age 35, egg quality and ovarian reserve (egg quantity) are generally stronger, but egg freezing can still be worth discussing after age 35 depending on your AMH level and medical history.
Your AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone) is a more personalized indicator than age alone. Pollin includes AMH testing in the initial consultation for egg freezing patients, so your physician can help you understand your real starting point and whether egg freezing is right for you.
Pollin offers egg freezing consultations for patients from their early 20s through their early 40s, with comprehensive fertility testing to personalize your recommendation.
*The number of eggs you should freeze depends on your age, medical history, AMH level and personal future family building goals.
10-15 mature eggs may be a starting reserve
15-20 mature eggs be recommended
20+ mature eggs, and may require two cycles
These are starting points, *based on published population-level research, not guarantees.
A patient with a high AMH at 37 may reach her target in one cycle. A patient at 30 with diminished ovarian reserve may need two. Your Pollin physician will calculate a personalized egg target based on your actual testing results — not population averages.
Pollin offers the VIOLET™ assessment report from Future Fertility, as an optional add-on to your egg freezing cycle to help you better understand your likelihood of future pregnancy success with the eggs you’ve frozen.
Information about egg quality can help you and your physician make more informed decisions about the number of egg freezing cycles you may need to reach your future family-building goals.
VIOLET™ from Future Fertility uses AI-assisted egg quality assessment technology to evaluate mature retrieved eggs before freezing. It helps identify quality indicators in egg morphology that are not reliably visible to the human eye alone.
What this means for you: the eggs you freeze at Pollin are assessed and documented, giving you and your physician a clearer picture of your reproductive reserve.
Pollin’s egg freezing program combines physician-led care, a welcoming clinic environment, advanced lab technology, and a digital experience designed to make each step feel clearer.
OHIP-covered consultations with expert double-board certified REI physicians.
Your doctor and care team guide you from testing to retrieval.
A warm, welcoming clinic designed to feel less clinical.
Digital booking, streamlined monitoring with satellite locations, and real-time digital cycle updates.
State-of-the-art technology, procedural and cryopreservation facilities.
Appointment bookings, test results, medication reminders, and access to your care team—all on your phone.
Yes, you do need a referral to see a fertility specialist in Ontario, however Pollin can facilitate one for you through an OHIP-covered, virtual appointment with our partner GP if you do not have your own GP.
You can book an initial consultation directly through our website without a referral and a member of our care team will contact you before your appointment date to get you set up with one.
Egg freezing at Pollin starts from $8550 per cycle, including all consultations, monitoring, retrieval, vitrification, and first-year storage. Annual storage fees apply after year one. Elective egg freezing is not covered by OHIP, though some benefits plans provide partial coverage.
Fertility medications used to stimulate the ovaries to produce more eggs are additional costs and are dependent on your protocol.
Elective (social) egg freezing is not covered by OHIP or the OFP. Medical egg freezing — for patients facing cancer treatment or another condition affecting fertility — may be eligible for partial coverage through your referring specialist.
The Ontario Fertility Program (OFP) covers IVF (when eggs are fertilized to create embryos) but not egg freezing specifically. The initial fertility consultation at Pollin is covered by OHIP for Ontario residents.
Egg freezing is a fertility preservation process that involves stimulating the ovaries with hormones to produce multiple eggs that are retrieved from the ovaries and then frozen.
In the future, these eggs can be thawed and combined with sperm to create embryos that are implanted in the uterus for pregnancy.
Most fertility specialists recommend freezing eggs before 35, but medical history, AMH level and ovarian reserve can make the answer more personalized.
Biology - The quality and quantity of your eggs decrease as you age, leading to decreased pregnancy rates and increased miscarriage rates. Egg freezing allows you to freeze a group of good quality eggs for future use.
Reproductive Autonomy - Egg freezing is a technology that gives you the ability to be proactive about your fertility and delay pregnancy until you are ready - personally, professionally and financially.
Medical Reasons - The treatment of certain medical conditions, such as various autoimmune diseases, endometriosis or various cancers, can affect the quality and quantity of the eggs in the ovaries or even the ovaries themselves. These treatments can include certain immunosuppressant medications, pelvic surgeries, chemotherapy, and radiation.
Gender-Affirming Care - Transgender individuals with ovaries may wish to freeze their eggs prior to commencing gender-affirming treatment, as these treatments can affect the quality and production of eggs. Egg freezing allows for more options once a couple or individual is ready to start or grow their family.
Although everyone’s experience is different, the most important predictors of a successful pregnancy are:
Age - The younger you are when you freeze your eggs, the better your chances of having a healthy birth in the future. Egg freezing should ideally occur before the age of 35, but egg freezing remains a good option for women or anyone with ovaries over 35, especially if their egg number is high.
Number of Frozen Eggs - The more eggs you have frozen, the better your chances of success in the future. That’s because not all frozen eggs survive the thawing process, not all thawed eggs fertilize into embryos, and not all embryos become a successful pregnancy.
Ovarian Reserve - This is a measure of the number of eggs in your ovaries, directly related to your age. We will perform a comprehensive assessment of your ovarian reserve before determining if egg freezing is right for you.
The stimulation phase involves daily self-administered injectable medications, which most patients manage comfortably at home after a brief training appointment.
The egg retrieval procedure is performed under sedation — you are asleep and feel nothing during the procedure. Most patients describe mild cramping or bloating for 1–2 days after retrieval, which resolves quickly.
We will store frozen oocytes on-site for a period of up to 15 years, or until you reach the age of 51, whichever comes first.
The odds of a future pregnancy will depend on many factors, such as your age at the time of egg freezing, and the number of eggs retrieved.
It is important to note that egg freezing is not a guarantee for a future pregnancy. Every patient is different and your Pollin physician will transparently discuss the benefits vs. risks of the procedure based on your medical history, diagnostic test results and future family building goals.
Start with an OHIP-covered consultation and get personalized guidance based on your medical history, age, AMH, ovarian reserve, and future family building goals.
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Dr. von Hagen developed a deep passion for fertility care during her clinical internship in 2016, as part of the Fertility and Reproductive Health focus shift. Her personal experience with IVF further fueled her commitment to helping others facing similar challenges, leading her to share her journey and expertise in her book, My PCOS Pregnancy: Your Guide to Getting and Staying Pregnant with PCOS.
Dr. von Hagen, ND holds a Doctor of Naturopathy from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM), where she was honoured to receive the prestigious Humanitarian Award. Prior to her naturopathic training, she earned a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Kinesiology from Queen’s University and a Master's in Clinical Anatomy from Western University.
She is a registered and licensed naturopathic doctor with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO), and is an active member of both the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) and the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND).
Dedicated to providing high-quality, evidence-based care, Dr. von Hagen, ND is passionate about empowering her patients with the knowledge and support they need to achieve their health and fertility goals.
Dr. Bergmann has over 20 years of experience practicing as a Naturopathic Doctor, with a focus in fertility, women’s health and Traditional Chinese Medical (TCM) acupuncture.
Dr. Bergmann graduated with a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) and holds an Honors Bachelor of Science. Dr. Bergmann is a member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND), Canadian Fertility & Andrology Society (CFAS), and is registered and licenced with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO).
Dr. Bergmann brings a unique blend of holistic care and in-depth medical knowledge.
At Pollin, we believe in providing comprehensive care for all aspects of your fertility journey. That's why we are proud to have an in-house naturopath as a part of our expert team. This unique advantage ensures that all your care needs, from conventional fertility treatments to holistic and natural approaches, can be addressed under one roof. Our commitment to your well-being goes beyond medical expertise, offering you a well-rounded and personalized approach to fertility care that sets us apart.
Dr. Cassandra Greenberg earned her medical degree at the University of Toronto. She completed residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology and subsequently a Fellowship in Gynecologic Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (GREI) at McMaster University.
She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Obstetrics & Gynecology, and is a member of the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS), the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC).
Dr. Greenberg has a special interest in egg freezing and family building for LGBTQ+ couples. She is committed to providing honest and compassionate care and helping each patient along their unique fertility journey toward their goal of building a family.
Follow Dr. Greenberg on Instagram @cassandragreenbergmd where she provides evidence-based information on fertility and fertility treatment.
Dr. Vastis is a Royal College-certified Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) specialist, dedicated to providing personalized, evidence-based fertility care.
Trained at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dr. Vastis has conducted research exploring the impact of environmental pollution and wearable technologies on fertility outcomes. She is certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and is an active member of professional and community health organizations.
As President of the Hippocrates Hellenic Canadian Medical Association, Dr. Vastis is a recognized leader in both medicine and public health advocacy. Fluent in Greek and English, she is committed to providing culturally sensitive and compassionate care to Toronto’s diverse community.
Dr. Taerk has over a decade of experience in reproductive health, with expertise in fertility surgery.
Dr. Taerk is certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in both Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN) and in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI). He is a member of Canadian Fertility & Andrology Society (CFAS), Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Canada (SOGC), and the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).
Dr Taerk has a masters in psychiatry and a specialized interest in the emotional toll that infertility and fertility treatment can take on an individual or couple.
Dr. Joanne Hickey received her medical degree, followed by a residency in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Dalhousie University. She then completed a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at The University of Ottawa.
Dr. Hickey is certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in both Obstetrics and Gynaecology (OBGYN) and in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI). She is a member of Canadian Fertility & Andrology Society (CFAS) and the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).
Being from the East Coast, Dr. Hickey enjoys taking the time to really get to know her patients and understanding their fertility journey. She values ensuring her patients understand all aspects of their treatment approach and plan. She has a special interest in PCOS and recurrent pregnancy loss.
Outside of work, Dr. Hickey enjoys walking her dog and exploring parks with her family.
Dr. Hickey received her medical degree from the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, followed by a residency in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at The University of Ottawa and a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at McMaster University.
Dr. Hickey is certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in both Obstetrics and Gynaecology (OBGYN) and in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI). She is a member of Canadian Fertility & Andrology Society (CFAS), Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of Canada (SOGC), and the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).
Dr. Hickey believes in a patient-centered approach to fertility care by empowering her patients to develop understanding and control over their own reproductive health.
Outside of her professional work, Dr. Hickey enjoys playing golf, skiing, practicing yoga and is an avid Peloton enthusiast.
Dr. Garbedian is one of Canada's leading reproductive health experts, dedicated to providing evidence-based and compassionate fertility care.
Dr. Garbedian is certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in both Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN) and in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI). She is a member of Canadian Fertility & Andrology Society (CFAS), Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Canada (SOGC), and the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).Follow Dr. Garbedian on Instagram @dr. kim_md, where she's passionate about increasing fertility awareness and empowering individuals to make informed choices about their reproductive health.
